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64.2990°N, 21.4550°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 48 (Hvalfj.v - Fremri-Háls)
Off the main road- 0.4 km from Route 48
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 17.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 29 km in a straight line
What else is close- 494 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Kjós - Móskarðshnjúkar
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
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Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKjós - Móskarðshnjúkar weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Thorufoss6 km - 2
Esja E W Moskardshnukar Hatindur Habunga Thverfellshorn10 km - 3
Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 1 Of 210 km - 4
Trollafoss10 km - 5
Móskarðshnjúkar10 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur10 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit14 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær14 km
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Ferstikla14 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Grundartangi17 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Bjarkarholt19 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
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Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Kjós - Móskarðshnjúkar hike?
The Kjós - Móskarðshnjúkar trail is about 13 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Kjós - Móskarðshnjúkar trailhead?
Kjós - Móskarðshnjúkar is in Reykjavík Area. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Kjós - Móskarðshnjúkar safe to hike alone?
Kjós - Móskarðshnjúkar sits 18 km from Reykjavíkurborg, and 0.4 km from Route 48. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,194 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Kjós - Móskarðshnjúkar?
Kjós - Móskarðshnjúkar climbs about 1,194 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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